Simon Venturi | Director + Architect | ABWA No. 2203 | RAIA No. 25200

B.App.Sci. [Arch. Science] + B.Arch [Honours] + M.Arch [RMIT]

Born 1977, Simon completed a Bachelor of Applied Science [Architectural Science] and a Bachelor of Architecture [Honours] graduating in 2000 from Curtin University. He worked as a design and project architect for a number of large architectural firms including Cox Architecture, Jones Coulter Young and Buchan Group over a period of twelve years. In this time Simon gained experience as a project leader in all phases of complex public, commercial, retail and multi residential projects up to $120M in size.

Amongst others Simon delivered a high quality outcome on the Sorrento Quay Boardwalk, Breakwater, Retail and Bascule Bridge project at Hillarys Boat Harbour [$17M | Cox | 2008]. This urban scale project involved complex construction over water, a Dutch style bascule bridge and co-ordination of a large consultant as well as stakeholder group. The project was recognised with a number of awards from the Australian Institute of Architects and Property Council of Australia. He registered with the Architects Board of Western Australia in 2008 and completed a government funded Master of Architecture (by research) supervised by Nigel Bertram in the Urban Architecture Laboratory at RMIT University, Melbourne 2011. This research focused on developing practical strategies to encourage shared community use of public space. He was also involved in designing the first version of the Perth Stadium Pedestrian Footbridge [$75M | JCY | 2012] which set many of the principles adopted in the final outcome.

Simon is an A+ member of the Australian Institute of Architects, participates in the City of Vincent Design Review Panel, City of Vincent Arts Advisory Group, Architects Board of WA AACA APE Examination Panel, Australian Institute of Architects WA Urban Design Committee and Leederville Connect Design Group. As well as being highly organised, capable of leading large consultant teams, Simon maintains a high level of attention to detail and brings 18 years experience to the design, detailing and administration of complex architectural projects. Simon established NOMA* in 2012 and is currently working on a diverse range of commercial, retail, public space and residential projects delivering quality built outcomes. View Simon's full CV on LinkedIn using the link at the bottom of the page.